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Forum: Powered Boats 12-06-2017, 06:43
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Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Ok so after a month of looking for houses we have finally signed a contract so now back to the old girl [emoji3]

Got the floor cut to size today but unfortunately didn't measure twice and cut...
Forum: Powered Boats 01-05-2017, 04:17
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

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Forum: Powered Boats 01-05-2017, 04:16
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

So again more progress this weekend all of the floor beams that were rotten have been replaced with Blackbut, the floor lid sections have new supports too, ready for new floor this weekend, this will...
Forum: Powered Boats 01-05-2017, 04:12
Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
Posted By bcoussens
Do early Mercury engines pee?

I can send you a picture tomorrow if you like, so you can identify the location of the output from the powerhead
Forum: Powered Boats 01-05-2017, 04:11
Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
Posted By bcoussens
Re: Do early Mercury engines pee?

Hi I have exactly the same model possibly from a year earlier mine does have a tell-tale and pumps water fine not as much as modern engines you will find the output at the very bottom of the...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-04-2017, 14:47
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Hi Scout,

more than the boat is worth: _ don't plan on selling it - it's to enhance my family life here in Sydney I have 2 young kids 5 and 10, we want something to have as a base up in the...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-04-2017, 14:36
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Shopping trip yesterday to the lumber yard, (blackbut for new floor beams) it was interesting taking 3 lengths of 60x75x6000 at a time to the boat on the back of my 5 foot tender. (as my big tender...
Forum: Powered Boats 24-04-2017, 14:24
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Thanks for the tips Ann,
yes I was aware of the risk of the title of this thread :-) I actually expected lots of comments about my/the boat's priorities but to be honest it was a little bit of fun...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-04-2017, 02:07
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

More demo today all the rot gone now, time for new beams and floor! The challenge looks even bigger now!
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Forum: Powered Boats 17-04-2017, 13:14
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Thanks for the feedback Lepke,
I do have a master plan ( but it is in my head [emoji3]) the way I tend to work is the big picture is more of a high level design and then when I start a particular...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-04-2017, 05:02
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

So my understanding of the below is that it automatically charges the starting battery - I did hear a click today so might have been that triggering, I will test this next time im on the boat (all...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-04-2017, 04:39
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

forgot the shot of the controller
Forum: Powered Boats 17-04-2017, 04:34
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

So made some more progress on her this weekend, got to spend the entire day today.

Removed the old steering as the main beam had rusted through and my plan is to move the wheel to the port side...
Forum: Powered Boats 17-04-2017, 03:26
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

So spoke to Balmain Marina (I think Jeremy) about weekend slipping, its $800 for the weekend + hoisting ($150) + paint and antifoul, I haven't priced the paint yet but I'm thinking about $300 and...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:35
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Gold!
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:34
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Long way from Drummoyne Sydney :-) :whistling:
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:33
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

thanks I will see what damage i'm up for, having a professional install.
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:31
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Sounds like my sort of stuff, i love used bargains.
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:29
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Thanks, Scout, i think that's the one for me :-)
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:27
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

wow that was a long time ago ;-) yes after reading i see Chain and rope length is just as important, I'll see what's already aboard (i do know its a bit rusty does that matter?
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:23
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

new engines look like 10k+ is that what it would cost to fit one??? i hope not.
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:21
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Hi Roland, sounds like the 33pbs of Robs anchor would do the trick and i take it i could add a 10 lbs "Kellet" if wind or seas were rough. didnt even know about stern anchors??

I have had some...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:07
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Hi Bill and thanks, yes that's how I have attacked all my previous boat projects just do a little each day/week and eventually you get there, (well at least 90 % - i'm not good a completely...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 04:01
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

Hi Rob, thanks for the warm welcome, I'll have a read of the anchor threads but sounds like what you have would be suitable, i'll PM you to talks some details :-) i'm out at middle Harbour tomorrow...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2017, 03:54
Replies: 55
Views: 7,908
Posted By bcoussens
Re: 35 foot wooden cruiser - needs an anchor - Sydney

yeah agree, just sat on it for a few hours the other night it was so peaceful (5 km from Sydney centre! what a city.
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